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Eagles signed Florida WR Trey Burton.

Burton (6-foot-2 1/8, 224) arrived at UF as a three-star dual threat-quarterback, but converted to a receiver/tight end hybrid position as a senior, the same spot once manned by Jordan Reed. He posted a 38-445-11.7-1 stat line in 2013. Burton is essentially a jack of all trades and master of none. He lacks athleticism to play wideout in the pros (4.62 forty, 30-inch vertical), and is quite small for a tight end. He'll have to prove he can play special teams before anything else. Sun, May 11, 2014 01:52:00 PM

NFL.com's Gil Brandt would try Florida senior TE Trey Burton at RB or S if he ran an NFL team.

Burton, a former quarterback, has caught 31 passes for 347 yards and a touchdown this season. He is filling a similar role to what Jordan Reed played last year, but Reed is a much more fluid mover. We aren't sure a position switch is necessary, since Burton has flashed in his short time as a receiving tight end. Thu, Nov 7, 2013 12:22:00 PM

Florida senior WR/TE Trey Burton led the school in receiving yards against Toledo, catching five passes for 69 yards.

Burton has lined up in a variety of places during his time at Florida, including quarterback. He isn't as smooth as Jordan Reed but and likely lacks the size to briefly block inline, but he is an intriguing move prospect regardless. Sun, Sep 1, 2013 09:45:00 AM

Florida head coach Will Muschamp has been impressed with senior WR/TE Trey Burton

Muschamp added Solomon Patton and Quinton Dunbar have stood out among veteran wide receivers. Burton has been used in a variety of ways during his last three seasons, and his NFL projection is likely as a move or Joker receiving tight end. Mon, Aug 12, 2013 03:42:00 PM

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NFL.com's Gil Brandt would try Florida senior TE Trey Burton at RB or S if he ran an NFL team.

Burton, a former quarterback, has caught 31 passes for 347 yards and a touchdown this season. He is filling a similar role to what Jordan Reed played last year, but Reed is a much more fluid mover. We aren't sure a position switch is necessary, since Burton has flashed in his short time as a receiving tight end.

Florida senior WR/TE Trey Burton led the school in receiving yards against Toledo, catching five passes for 69 yards.

Burton has lined up in a variety of places during his time at Florida, including quarterback. He isn't as smooth as Jordan Reed but and likely lacks the size to briefly block inline, but he is an intriguing move prospect regardless.

Florida head coach Will Muschamp has been impressed with senior WR/TE Trey Burton

Muschamp added Solomon Patton and Quinton Dunbar have stood out among veteran wide receivers. Burton has been used in a variety of ways during his last three seasons, and his NFL projection is likely as a move or Joker receiving tight end.

Florida junior ATH Trey Burton is expected to play against LSU on October 6 after back spasms kept him out of the game against Kentucky.

Other Florida players are expected to return, including junior tight end Jordan Reed who suffered a concussion, sophomore tackle Chaz Green who has healed from a sprained ankle, and junior defensive end Dominique Easley, who dealt with knee inflammation. Burton is a jack of all trades type prospect that will need to show reliability as a receiver in order to make an NFL roster.

Florida junior ATH Trey Burton is not on the sideline during the Gators game against Kentucky.

Head coach Will Muschamp later explained that Burton was suffering from back spasms. The junior has been used as a utility offensive player, seeing time at receiver, tight end, quarterback, and running back.

Coach Will Muschamp would like to see Trey Burton utilized in many ways.

The 6-foot-3, 230-pound standout athlete went from 113 touches and 12 touchdowns as a freshman in 2010 to all of 62 touches and four TDs last season. Though hobbled at times, Burton managed to play in every game, but had an impact in few. Gators fans can expect to see much more of him in 2012.